Hot Stocks

The stock market changes from minute to minute, and what’s hot today may not be hot tomorrow. Our expert analysts spot hot stocks that are heating up before the crowd swoops in to bid prices higher, and our journalists sift through the noise to shine a light on trending investments -- in spaces ranging from quantum computing to marijuana stocks -- to determine whether they’re actually worth your time.

Thursday’s Vital Data: Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA), Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) and Baidu Inc (ADR) (BIDU)

Here's what the latest heavy options data means for Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA), Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) and Baidu Inc (ADR) (BIDU).

AMZN Scores Another Victory Against Target (TGT)

AMZN stock has grown at the expense of Target (TGT) for years. With online video service Target Ticket ending, Amazon's dominance has never been clearer.

Biggest Movers in Technology Stocks Now – VMW SLAB LFUS RHT

Technology stocks rose 0.4% on Wall Street on Wednesday.

Hottest Healthcare Stocks Now – ABMD IDXX ABC CNC

Healthcare stocks finished flat today on Wall Street.

Hottest Services Stocks Now – IILG RH TKC INFN

Services stocks finished up broadly on Wall Street on Wednesday, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 0.1%.

Hottest Financial Stocks Now – WDR BFR GS BMA

Financial stocks finished flat today on Wall Street.

Hottest Basic Materials Stocks Now – FBR CLW AXLL NP

Basic materials stocks finished down broadly on Wall Street today, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 0.2%.

Biggest Movers in Consumer Cyclical Stocks Now – SCSS CRC SFLY F

Consumer cyclical stocks finished flat today on Wall Street.

Biggest Movers in Consumer Noncyclical Stocks Now – DPS DAR VGR LO

Consumer noncyclical stocks finished up 0.5% on Wall Street on Wednesday.

Biggest Movers in Energy Stocks Now – APC CZZ DNR DRQ

Energy stocks finished down on Wall Street today, down 0.7%.

Hottest Transportation Stocks Now – GWR HUBG HII KEX

Transportation stocks finished up 0.3% on Wall Street on Wednesday.

Hottest Capital Goods Stocks Now – TKR JEC ERJ VMI

Capital goods stocks finished flat today on Wall Street.

Why Rite Aid, Chico’s and 3D Systems Are 3 of Today’s Best Stocks

On a flat day on Wall Street, Rite Aid and 3D Systems rode acquisition news to nice gains, while Chico's stock rose on news of a possible buyout.

Why AOL, Penske Automotive Group and Aramark Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

AOL, Penske Automotive Group and Aramark were among the worst of the worst on Wednesday. Here's what investors need to know.

Wal-Mart (WMT) Boldly Invests Where TGT Failed: Canada

Wal-Mart (WMT) stock will benefit from further expansion in Canada, especially after Target (TGT) pulled out of the country last month.

Ballard Power Systems (BLDP) Stock Skyrockets on Volkswagen Deal

Ballard Power Systems Inc. (BLDP) stock is up 50% after signing a deal with Volkswagen. Other fuel cell stocks are also loving it.

Biggest Movers in Financial Stocks Now – EEFT GNW BLX WSH

Financial stocks fell on Wall Street on Wednesday morning, down 0.3%.

Biggest Movers in Healthcare Stocks Now – THOR WCG CRL TARO

Healthcare stocks advanced 0.4% on Wall Street on Wednesday morning.

Hottest Technology Stocks Now – INXN TSRA AKAM GNRC

Technology stocks advanced broadly on Wall Street on Wednesday morning, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 0.1%.